Top Braga Full-day Tours

Get an introduction to the Peneda-Geres National Park, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and Braga, one of the most traditional cities, during this day trip from Porto. Skip the hassle of renting a car and travel to the park with pickup and drop-off at select Porto, Vila Nova de Gaia and Matosinhos hotels. Your tour includes a traditional Portuguese lunch and wine tasting, and the small group size ensures personalized attention and an intimate atmosphere.

Explore the best of Portugal’s Minho region during this full-day tour. Discover the port city of Viana do Castelo and its beautiful hilltop sanctuary of Santa Luzia. Then head to Portugal’s oldest village, Ponte de Lima, to learn about the country’s ancient history as well as its popular “green wine” culture. Sit down to a delicious Portuguese lunch and visit a local winery before heading back to Porto.

Journey to the heart of Gerês National Park on this full-day trip, departing from Barcelos, Esposende, Vila Nova de Famalicão, or Braga. After meeting your informative guide at your hotel, head to one of Portugal’s most astounding National Parks where you will spend the day walking scenic trails and discovering native flora and fauna. Learn about this UNESCO World Heritage Site, classified as a World Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy lunch, and see Vila do Gerês, waterfalls, rivers and more.

Discover Saint James of Compostela: feel like a true pilgrim! Witness a unique experience of faith in this World Heritage Site. Finish the day at the fortress of Valença, with the taste of Vinho Verde. This full-day tour on board of a comfortable minivan is escorted by a certified guide that will personalize your experience to the fullest in Santiago de Compostela!

Visit this two cities and live a unique experience. Discover Coimbra, the city of students and visit the oldest University in Portugal. Finish your day on board a Moliceiro Boat, falling in love with Aveiro.

Get more out of your time in Braga by taking a day trip to the incredible city of Porto. You’ll save hours researching the best things to see and do, by having an itinerary organized for you. Travel with a guide, so you don’t have to worry about navigating, and enjoy seeing many city center attractions in a day including Ribeira, Church of São Francisco, and Virtudes Garden. A wine tasting in a Port wine cellar is also included. 

We’ll drive up and down the hills of Gerês and show you what few people ever get to enjoy. A Keen Tours day trip to Gerês offers a complete experience unfolding the History, Culture and Nature on the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Explore the mountains in a small group setting, hiking through centuries old paths that cut through luxuriant woods and reaching the best viewpoints for fantastic views. Experience a forest included in the European Network of Biogenetic Reserves and a bit of the 318 km (198 miles) of the geira – the roman highway Via XVIII from Braga (former Bracara Augusta) to Astorga (Asturica Augusta), in Spain. Depending on the weather, bathe in the fresh, clear waters of the mountain waterfalls or soak in the hot springs used since (at least) the romans, admire the newborn baby horses in the woods or enjoy the magnificent colour palette of the leaves falling – whatever the season, the tour is bound to amaze you.

Delve into the belly of ancient Braga on this half-day guided city walking tour. This tour shows you the broad strokes of Portugal’s oldest city and its ancient Christian roots. With more than two millennia of history you will gain insight into the fascinating culture and heritage that makes this city unique. By the end of the tour, you will understand how history and religion sculpted Braga’s past and present.

More than a trip about remarkable monuments and places, "Braga - A Timeless Treasure" is a tour across the history and stories of the city, it is about artisans responsible for the traditions of the whole region...and you will visit them! This tour is meant to appeal to all 5 of the senses!

Explore the Alto Minho region on this comprehensive tour from Braga. With a guide in the lead, you'll follow a carefully curated itinerary that is all arranged for you; just simply sit back and enjoy the ride and the scenery. Highlights include the village of Arcos de Valdevez, the town of Ponte de Lima, an the city of Viana do Castelo. Midday, stop for a traditional Portuguese lunch that enables you to learn about and taste Portuguese cuisine.

Discover one of Portugal’s most historic regions on a full-day tour of Guimaraes and Braga from Porto. Founded in 16 BC by the Romans, Braga is one of Portugal’s oldest cities and is steeped in history. Over the course of the day visit ancient monuments like Guimaraes Castle, the Braga Cathedral, and the Dukes of Braganza Palace, and much more to learn about the history of the Braga district.

We set off towards Amarante and its traditional streets where we breathe in History and Heritage.  The trip continues onto Régua, with a quick stop at an observation point in Mesão Frio. It was from Peso da Régua that, in past centuries, the typical Rabelo boats transported the barrels of wine to Vila Nova de Gaia. And this story can be witnessed in the Douro House, with its stained glass where you can see portrayed the history of the Douro Demarcated Wine Region. The Railway Station, where the first train arrived in 1879, is a must-visit. We leave for Pinhão and, once there, we suggest a walk along the river bank, a quick visit to the train station, with its typical tiles, and then on to an estate and Port wine tasting in 'Quinta do Tedo'.

Experience the beauty of northern Portugal on this full-day tour departing from Braga-Guimarães. Uncover the history of the Barcelos rooster and explore the town’s storied center. Next, you’ll visit Ponte de Lima, the oldest village in the country. Lunch will be provided.

The Vinho Verde is Portugal’s largest wine region, stretching through the fertile coastal lands and lush mountains north of Porto. On this tour, enjoy a guided tour of the prestigious Quinta de Santa Cristina estate and tuck into a delicious picnic lunch with wine overlooking the vineyards. Then, choose from a variety of outdoor activities including a Segway or Alpine Coaster ride in the Pena Adventure Park, or kayaking on the Tamega River.

Discover the charm of Portugal's two oldest cities on this unforgettable tour. You will have the opportunity to visit the medieval village of Guimarães, the birthplace of the nation and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There, visit the Palace of the Dukes of Bragança and the Castle of Guimarães and stroll through the old streets and squares of the city. In the Roman city of Braga, home to Portugal's oldest archdiocese, you will visit the Sanctuary of Bom Jesus and you will see the city's historic cathedral dating back to the 11th century.

I will take you to the best places of the 3 cities mentioned. Viana do Castelo, Ponte de Lima and Braga.

On this visit, our proposal involves understanding the limits and surrounding areas of Iron Age settlements, observing the most important artefacts and parts of the excavations, but also walking through the rural/natural areas that still preserve a unique genesis based on the legacy of cereal cultivation and storage. The discovery of wonderful landscapes and true natural treasures, the mills and huge slopes dedicated to the transformation of cereals, are truly the key components of this visit that will make you realize that the changes in the landscape, customs, and daily life of these populations didn't change that much, even after more than two thousand years of history. In some places time passes slowly, leaving the roots uncovered. The authentic Portugal!

In this Tour we will visit 6 to 8 lagoons and waterfalls of Serra do Soajo - Peneda-Gerês National Park. However, the visit is not limited to just that, we will have the opportunity to visit the historic center of Soajo, as well as the first Portuguese waterworks.

We’ll drive up and down the hills of Gerês and show you what few people ever get to enjoy. A Keen Tours day trip to Gerês offers a complete experience unfolding the History, Culture and Nature on the Peneda-Gerês National Park. Explore the mountains in a small group setting, hiking through centuries old paths that cut through luxuriant woods and reaching the best viewpoints for fantastic views. Experience a forest included in the European Network of Biogenetic Reserves and a bit of the 318 km (198 miles) of the geira – the roman highway Via XVIII from Braga (former Bracara Augusta) to Astorga (Asturica Augusta), in Spain. Depending on the weather, bathe in the fresh, clear waters of the mountain waterfalls or soak in the hot springs used since (at least) the romans, admire the newborn baby horses in the woods or enjoy the magnificent colour palette of the leaves falling – whatever the season, the tour is bound to amaze you.

Take advantage of the close proximity of Braga and Guimarães on a day trip that’s designed with history buffs in mind. Without having to worry about car hire or navigation, you’ll travel from Porto on an air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi and benefit from the knowledge of your guide as you visit medieval attractions in the towns of Braga and Guimarães.

Get to know the cradle of Portugal on an excursion to the oldest medieval city in the country and one of the oldest in the world. Visit two iconic and amazing sanctuary in northern Portugal Visit two of the most historic cities in the north of Portugal: Braga and Guimarães. Explore Guimaraes, known as the birthplace of the nation, with a professional guide, a tour of the historic center and get to know all of its medieval heritage, where you will learn the history that was the origin of the formation of Portugal. The tour continues in Braga, one of the oldest Christian cities in the world, with more than 2000 years of history, once occupied by Romans and currently considered the Baroque capital in Portugal.

Absorb the sacred ambience of one of the world’s most significant pilgrimage sites on a full-day trip to Santiago de Compostela from Porto. Accompanied by an expert guide, discover the ecclesiastical majesty of Santiago de Compostela’s historical center; marvel at the grand architecture of Cathedral of Santiago, declared a UNESCO World Heritage site, and gain valuable insight into the religious significance and cultural history of Galicia’s capital. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation from your Porto hotel.

Discover the natural paradise of Paiva Walkways & Arouca Geopark. You won’t have to worry about booking transport as hotel pickup and drop-off is included. Paiva Walkways are located on the left bank of the Paiva River, in Arouca, providing a walk surrounded by unique beauty of landscapes, in an authentic natural sanctuary along the brave waters downhills, quartz crystals and endangered species in Europe. Refresh yourself in the clear waters of the river beaches. After lunch, meet the Arouca Geopark, recognized by UNESCO as a Geological Heritage of Humanity. A journey that will remain in the heart, soul and mind of any nature lover. - Hotel pickup and drop-off included - Professional Driver - Typical Lunch option - A must-do for nature and adventure lovers

Braga, with more than 2000 years of a rich history, based on an appealing religious base is considered one of the youngest European cities. Thus, when we visit Braga we realize that it perfectly manages to align its tradition with modernity. Guimarães is the oldest city of Minho and the first capital of Portugal. Known as 'Cradle of the Nation' in 2001, it had its historic center classified as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Gather your family or your friends and share with us the discovery of Minho | Braga and Guimarães | we put at your disposal a luxury, comfortable Mercedes 7-seat V250 with all the amenities such as: Wifi, air conditioning, fresh water, universal charger, and a driver who will be your personal assistant, your memorable experience. Let yourself be guided by our suggestions and create unique and special memories to remember later!